TV / Spring 1985
Touch
The story
Synopsis
Touch follows two twin brothers and their childhood friend as their lives intersect around school baseball and the quiet pressures of growing up. One brother is a celebrated young pitcher whose skill and dedication win admiration, while the other drifts through life despite showing hints of comparable talent. Their shared affection for the girl next door co…
Characters
Meet the featured characters and Japanese voice actors tied to Touch before opening the full characters page.
Tatsuya Uesugi
Main | Japanese VA: Mitsuya, Yuuji
Minami Asakura
Main | Japanese VA: Hidaka, Noriko
Shouhei Harada
Supporting | Japanese VA: Ginga, Banjou
Eijirou Kashiwaba
Supporting | Japanese VA: Tanaka, Hideyuki
Punch
Supporting | Japanese VA: Chiba, Shigeru
Kazuya Uesugi
Main | Japanese VA: Fukami, Rica
Relations
Browse the key sequel, prequel, and side-story entries linked to Touch before opening the full watch-order flow.
Mix: Meisei Story
Alternative Setting | 2019
Touch 2: Sayonara no Okurimono
Alternative Version
Touch 3: Kimi ga Toorisugita Ato ni - Don't Pass Me By
Alternative Version
Touch: Sebangou no Nai Ace
Alternative Version
Touch: Tobidashi wa Out da yo!
Character
Staff
Meet the people behind Touch.
Sugii, Gisaburou
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Tokita, Hiroko
Director
Adachi, Mitsuru
Original Creator
Maeda, Tsuneo
Chief Animation Director
Maeda, Minoru
Character Design, Animation Director
Chopin, Frédéric
Music
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Touch.
Episode 14: Discontent? Minami & Kazuya are the best couple!?
Aired Jun 23, 1985
Episode 12: First practice! Vigorous Kazuya & worn-out Tatsuya!?
Aired Jun 9, 1985
Episode 11: Come on, baseball team! A subtle shift in Tatsuya's heart!
Aired Jun 2, 1985
Episode 10: Everyone in the high school is worried!
Aired May 26, 1985
Episode 9: Tatsuya and Harada's dangerous friendship!
Aired May 19, 1985
Episode 7: Really! Tatsuya and Minami's wedding clothes!?
Aired May 12, 1985